Although reluctant to leave, Zhou Man and the others set off and watched their convoy go away. After looking at each other, they decided to do whatever they wanted.
But Zhou Man opened the curtain, looked at the trees passing by outside and said happily: "Spring is here, look, there are wild flowers by the roadside."
Bai Shan also laughed, and said to Man Bao, "We'll go horseback riding when the temperature rises."
Man Bao agreed happily.
Qingzhou is not close to the capital, even farther than Yizhou, but the official road is flat, and it is not difficult for them to travel, not to mention that they have experience in the Eastern War, and some of the roads are very familiar.
A group of people rushed to Qingzhou quickly, and finally saw Qingzhou leaving the city gate ten days later.
Bai Shan reined in his horse slightly to slow down, and he and Zhou Man lined up behind some caravans.
The closer you get to the city gate, the more people line up to enter the city. Bai Shan glanced at the things in their car, exchanged glances with Zhou Man, and ran to the front. He found someone who was obviously in charge of the caravan and asked, " Is the gentleman here to do business in Qingzhou?"
The steward sat on the shaft of the chariot, caught a glimpse of Bai Shan and Zhou Man's horses, swept their clothes, especially the belts around their waists and the jade they were wearing, sat up straighter, and said with a smile: "It's not in Qingzhou, it's just Passing by, going to Laizhou."
He smiled and asked, "Did Mr. Lang come to Qingzhou to play?"
Bai Shan nodded with a smile, "I heard that Qingzhou has outstanding people, so I came here for a walk."
"Qingzhou is good. Its silk, cotton and linen are all excellent."
Bai Shan was curious: "Shu is better for Simian, but it is near the sea, so the amount needed is even greater."
"Exactly, the people in the Central Plains prefer the silk floss from Shu, but the Northland and Silla Baekje prefer the silk floss from Qingzhou."
Bai Shan then smiled slightly, "No wonder I'm going from Qingzhou to Laizhou, I wish you a prosperous business."
The steward felt that his words were nice, but he also suspected that he had a high status, so he said happily: "Cheng Langjun's kind words."
He smiled and asked, "Did you find a place to stay when you come to Qingzhou? If not, I can recommend one or two."
Bai Shan, who was about to go back to his motorcade, was moved in his heart, and immediately said with a smile: "I already have a place to live, thank you brother, next time Bai Shan is the eldest in the family, I don't know what to call brother?"
Zhou Man on the side turned to look at him.
Bai Shan had a smile on his face.
The steward also wanted to make friends with Bai Shan, and immediately said: "Little Cheng Gan, ranked ninth, this is my Cheng family's business name, although my family business is small, but I know some people after traveling to and from Qingzhou. If you have any doubts, you can go to Yunlai Inn to find someone from Cheng."
Bai Shan responded with a smile, and within a few words, everyone had already arrived at the gate of the city, and they were queuing up to enter the city in an orderly manner.
Bai Shan then bid farewell to Zhou Man and left.
Bai Shan rode on his horse and watched for a while. The common people used the small gate, and those who carried baskets all went to the other side. The soldiers just checked or glanced at them before letting them in.
The business traveler is lined up under a large bridge hole, and the entrance and exit are separated into two rows, which are also orderly. Those who enter have to check things like road guides and goods, and after entering, they have to count and pay taxes with the clerk at the gate of the city. , it is the same as the capital city, except that the city gate is smaller and the open space inside is also a little smaller.
Bai Shan turned his head and said to Zhou Man: "This Yidu county magistrate is quite capable."
Man Bao also thinks so, passing through so many cities, Qingzhou is the most orderly if you only look at it from the gate of the city.
The two of them turned their horses around and went to the other door next door. This is a small door with a single opening, and it is for nobles who ride horses and drive cars, but are not here to do business.
Liu Gui had already gone to the gate of the city to register with their posts, and when they rode over, a city gate official greeted them from the gate on the side, saluted and said, "It's Lord Bai and Lord Zhou, my lord I have been waiting for a long time, and I have ordered the lowly officials to pay attention to it, and I have finally waited for two adults today, please come inside quickly."
Although I have never met, it is very refreshing.
Man Bao and Bai Shan got off their horses, saluted the city gate officer first, and then led the horses with him into the city with a smile.
The city gate officer did not expect that the two of them would dismount to salute him. Seeing that the guards behind him also dismounted and led their horses into the city, they couldn't help but feel good about them, and the smiles on their faces became even wider. He took them to the post station and the county government, and took them there himself.
Cheng Gan, who was far away on the other side, saw the scene where the two were being welcomed into the city, and his eyes flashed.
A little steward beside him also saw it, and couldn't help but be happy, "Master Jiu, it seems that Mr. Bai Lang has a high status."
"Look at the jade belts on their bodies. Although there are only two jade buckles, they are extremely exquisitely crafted. They are as long as a palm when they are put together, and they are inlaid with precious stones." They can only be worn with titles, otherwise they can only be given by the imperial court, I think these two are noble people."
Bai Shan and Zhou Man followed the city gate officials all the way to the city. There are many merchants in Qingzhou city, and it looks quite prosperous, which is a bit different from Xiao Suo outside the city.
At the fork in the road, the city gate officer first asked Bai Shan and his team to go to the post station, and he took Bai Shan and Zhou Man to the county government.
When Bai Shan saw the county government office, he raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked, "Is the new governor yet to take office?"
The city gate official immediately said: "Who says it's not? Not only the governor has not arrived, but even the chief minister and the Sima court have not been appointed, so now our affairs in Qingzhou are all handled by Lu county magistrate."
Bai Shan smiled and nodded, "Then let's go and pay a visit to County Magistrate Lu."
Originally, as the county magistrate of Beihai County, he should have gone to meet the governor of Qingzhou, not to mention Zhou Man. Although she is a small official, she is an order of the Qingzhou Medical Department, and her title is also from Qingzhou, which belongs to the state government.
The city gate officer was very caring, and he had enough people. Not only did he send someone to lead the convoy to the post station to settle down, but he also sent someone to notify the county magistrate in advance.
As soon as Bai Shan and the others dismounted at the county government office, they saw a middle-aged man smiling and leading a group of people out to welcome him.
Bai Shan recognized the other party's identity at a glance, after all, the bright dark green official uniform.
Bai Shan also laughed, exchanged a glance with Zhou Man, and then stepped forward to salute.
Lu Cong also hurriedly saluted, and said with a smile: "It's Mr. Zhou and Mr. Bai. The county has been waiting after receiving the official document from the imperial court. Please come inside."
Bai Shan and Zhou Man made room for each other, and then went in with the same smiles on their faces. After entering the county government, Lu Cong introduced them, "This is Cao Lushi from the governor's office."
Then I introduced the team members of Yidu County, "This is Duan Xiancheng, and this is Master Tang..."